Kappa Delta Phi

BREWER, Maine - On Saturday, April 24th, the sisters of Kappa Alpha Alpha Chapter participated in the Walk for Multiple Sclerosis in Brewer, Maine. This is the second year the chapter has been involved with the walk, and they plan to continue the tradition in the future given the many personal connections the chapter has with the cause. A number of the sisters have family members whose lives have been touched by this disease, and therefore the chapter is adamant to do anything they can to help find a cure.

The chapter raised over $500 for this walk – more than double the $250 they had anticipated! It was an extremely rewarding experience, not only due to the ability to contribute to the cause financially, but due to the many people affected by multiple sclerosis present at the walk and the appreciation they showed for the participants.

There are walks at several different locations in Maine each year, as well as across the country; to find a walk near you, check out www.walkms.org

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NORTH ADAMS, Massachusetts –On May 1, 2010 the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts hosted the Relay for Life in which Kappa Delta Phi National Affiliated Sorority’s Kappa Omicron Colony assisted through the selling luminarias and merchandise to walkers and attendees. The Sisters donated their time and effort, as the college community came together to host the first Berkshire County fight against cancer fundraising event.

Kappa sisters Samantha Kone and Emily Minns were charged with the luminaria sales. One of the most moving parts of the Relay For Life is the Luminaria Ceremony which provides the opportunity for people to come together to remember their loved ones lost to cancer and honor those who have won their battle. As the sun sets over campsites and darkness falls, the night is brightened by the glow the luminaria, each bearing the name of someone who has battled cancer. Some celebrate cancer survivors, while other luminaria honor and remember those gone too soon. Each luminaria represents someone special who has been profoundly affected by cancer and the family and friends who continue to fight back in their honor.

“It’s been so powerful to watch everyone come together like this. I definitely want to form a team next year,” said Kone in an interview with reporter Myles Ellison from the Advocate (North Adams) newspaper.
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On May 7, 1977 the Constitution and Bylaws of Kappa Delta Phi National Affiliated Sorority, Inc. were accepted and ratified by the chapters during the 1st Annual Convention held at Kappa Tau Chapter in Castleton, Vermont. The general business meeting was held at Huden Hall on the campus of Castleton State College.

The ratification of the Constitution and Bylaws rendered forth the official establishment of Kappa Delta Phi National Affiliated Sorority.

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The Lucy Duff Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually by the Kappa Eta Alumna Association to a Kappa Eta sister who is currently pursuing academic interests, maintains a respectable GPA, actively participates in philanthropic activities and best exemplifies the ideals of Kappa Delta Phi National Affiliated Sorority.

Lucy Ann Duff graduated from the University of Maine at Machias with a 4.0 GPA and a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education. Lucy loved teaching and had a long and prosperous career of twenty plus years in education. She was a wonderful sister and an amazing friend; it is only fitting that she be remembered and honored with a scholarship in her name.

This year’s recipient of the Lucy Duff Memorial Scholarship is Amanda Corey.

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Jeannette M. Collette Kindness Award -
Kappa Alpha Gamma Chapter

The Jeannette M. Collette Kindness Award is presented to the chapter which best exemplifies acts of philanthropy performed by the local chapter for an individual, for their college, community, an organization, and/or notable cause. The 2010 Jeannette M. Collette Kindness Award was presented to Kappa Alpha Gamma Chapter (SUNY - New Paltz) with an average of over 81 annual hours per sister.

Highest GPA Award -
Sarah Doyle of Kappa Alpha Iota Chapter
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Hillary Hoyt of Kappa Alpha Alpha Chapter

The ΚΔΦ National Affiliated Sorority Highest GPA Award is presented to the sister with the highest GPA for the fall semester. Both Hillary Hoyt of Kappa Alpha Alpha Chapter and Sarah Doyle of Kappa Alpha Iota Chapter achieved a 4.0 GPA during the Fall 2009 semester.
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A big Thank you for all those who attended Convention 2010 at The Cape Codder Resort & Spa in Hyannis, MA. We hope you had a memorable weekend and enjoyed the kinship of your fellow Kappas, the venue and all the scheduled events.

In order for future planning of conventions, we have compiled a brief survey and request all undergraduates and attending alumnae take the time to respond by May 15, 2010. All responses can be emailed directly to Karin Taylor, National Meeting Chair.

Convention 2010 Survey PDF

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Kappa Delta Phi National Affiliated Sorority congratulates all sisters of Kappa Tau on the recolonization of Castleton State College.

On March 29, 2010, the Alpha Eta class began the education process. On May 1st, in the presence of many dedicated alumnae, the members of Kappa Tau Colony’s Alpha Eta class entered into the bonds of Sisterhood. ΜΘΣΝΔ

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On Sunday, April 25th, the Sisters of Kappa Alpha Mu Colony attended New England College’s 2nd Annual All-Greek Banquet. The awards banquet, emceed by Greek Advisor Bethany Manley-Craig and Director of Student Involvement Megan Hotaling, highlighted academic achievements, community service and campus involvement of the college’s Greek organizations as well as their individual members.

Inductees of Order of Omega Honor Society and Gamma Sigma Alpha Honor Society were announced including three colony members: Karli Miller, Casarra Hall, and Stephanie Murphy.

Kappa Alpha Mu Colony received the overall Academic Achievement Award with a cumulative GPA of 3.22; while the colony’s Individual Academic Achievement Award was presented to Donna Plant with a cumulative GPA of 3.92.
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On Saturday May 1, 2010 from 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm, at the SUNY New Paltz’s Student Associations Carnival in the Old Main Quad, Kappa Alpha Gamma Chapter will spend the afternoon selling lemonade by hosting an Alex’s Lemonade Stand.

Their goal is to raise at least $500 to donate to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer, a 501(c)3 public charity, to fund childhood cancer research projects. The mission of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation is to raise funds and awareness of childhood cancer causes, primarily to support research into new cures and treatments; to encourage and educate others, especially children, to raise money for childhood cancer by holding their own lemonade stands; and to expedite the process of finding new cures and bringing them to children with cancer now.

Please help support their efforts and this critically important cause by making a contribution or visiting their stand. You can make your donation online by visiting their Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation Fundraising page here.

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Join the sisters of Kappa Delta Phi National Affiliated Sorority’s Kappa Chi Chapter, located at Southern New Hampshire University, as they show their appreciation!

Kappa Chi will host SNHU Appreciation on Tuesday, April 27 from 3:30- 4:45 in the Last Chapter Pub. There will be FREE sugar cookie decorating, make your own sundaes or sherbet for all students, staff and friends!

Come join the sisters of Kappa Chi as we give back to the SNHU community!!

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